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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1916
Page
7
Fragmentary notes mix personal remarks about a prodigy and a man named Higgins with casual gossip. The text also warns about alkaline soap on the scalp and suggests La Creole Hair Dressing for cleansing and darkening a gristly babe. A cynical exchange questions approachability and consequences.
A jumble of ad copy and humorous snippets covers tonic fortification against heat, flypaper removal with kerosene, a dating exchange between Mabel and George, a vacation request at a bank, and light quips about duty and virtue. The mix reflects a late-19th or early-20th century newspaper snippet page.
Dr. Harvey W Wiley recounts a Saturday in an Arkansas county where a large department store thrived as hundreds of visitors filled the town square. The proprietor credits strict prohibition for prosperity, claiming auto traffic would ruin business and threaten local prosperity if reintroduced.
A compilation shows how employers favor sober workers and the impact of prohibition on hiring. Articles cite cases of layoffs for drinkers, a jail emptying after Idaho’s dry law, and a Union Pacific ban on alcohol in diners across multiple states.
The article outlines practical tips for packing a lunch basket for outings. It covers meal prep, safe packing, mess avoidance, and emergency items like a small first aid kit, plus using disposable tableware to simplify cleanup.
The article notes a shift from threadbare mige to new cloths called Gowl Berniclathie made from closely woven twill or sher, praised for durability, absorbency, and better cleaning of windows, pots, sinks, and other chores, with other knitted fabrics available cheaply.
A readable fragment offers kitchen advice on meals and snacks. It mentions silk stockings harm, lunch ideas with cheese and fruit, pastry timing for cream puffs, and flavoring omelets. It covers corn preparation, horseradish quick prep, and clams baked in large dishes with butter and salt.
Simple method to prep currants for baking. Place fruit in a container with flour, rub by hand for a few minutes until stems loosen and pass through holes, yielding clean currants ready for cake mixing.
A readable fragment describes flank steak prepared with a costlier bread dressing and vegetables. It mentions braising and simmering into a casserole style dish with savory notes. The exact measurements and steps are unclear due to damaged text.
The article discusses quick pastures for sheep using crops like cowpeas and mixes with sorghum rye and wheat. It notes cowpeas as a favored legume, warns about weeds, and mentions alfalfa as a good but imperfect option. It emphasizes quick growth, grazing value, and a blend with grains for a reliable seasonable feed.
The article argues that sheep flocks yield good profits despite difficult land, urging farmers to shift effort to sheep work. It notes higher returns in harsh, barren districts and suggests that from diligent work one can reap substantial benefits.
Regions face varied sheep trade as lambs move early into markets. Farmers recall past winters when Imba and Imba-like stock were held for holiday sales. Last year buyers sought lighter weights from 15 to 60 pounds, signaling a strong shift in demand and expectations for the coming season.
An excerpt explains preparing hog cholera serum by immunizing a healthy hog to produce antibodies. Blood from such a hog is used to mix immune serum that can protect the donor and a larger herd once sufficient antibody levels exist. A dog is mentioned as an example of serum preparation with preservatives.
Experimental feeding trial compares alfalfa and mixed hay for grazing flocks. Sheep given alfalfa received 2 pounds daily per head while those fed mixed hay got 12 pounds. Results suggest alfalfa more efficient under test conditions.
Odd ad copy mimics currency flattery with counterfeit value, urging use of Ahlan and La Creole hair product. Mentions borrowing money and hair darkening in rural style. Additional clipped lines note financial strain and past charisma fading.
An early 20th century ad promotes Cuticura products for scalp itching and burning, claiming rapid relief and economical use. It offers free samples by mail with a postcard to Cuticura Dept. Ly Benton and notes reforms are sweeping everywhere as a backdrop.
An old in-paper ad touts a hair dressing claiming a woman can restore natural hair with a $1.00 treatment. The copy hints at a scandal as a man vows not to tell after a brief encounter. The fragmentary text suggests a sensational narrative line about secrecy and vanity.
A vintage advertisement page touts Castoria as a safe infant remedy with over thirty years of use and urges mothers to check for its signature. It promotes hair dye La Creole Heir Dressing as restoring grey and brittle hair and notes general beauty make up advice for women.
Fragmentary text shows a political skirmish about covert dealings and a purchase tied to the last election. References to a trade, conscience, and creditor demands imply a controversial exchange. Names and precise places are unclear in the damaged OCR.
A garbled passage describes Red Ball Blue, a grocery item, and a tense domestic scene. The text mentions a snowy white cloth, a unclear basket, and a confused exchange about growling and protecting a child, ending with a muffled string of sounds.
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